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Gas Rig Explosion in Oklahoma Leaves 5 Workers Dead

On January 22nd, 2018, a gas rig in Oklahoma exploded. This well was bigger than traditional
oil rigs, and the explosion caused flames to shoot more than 50 feet into
the air. The explosion was so powerful that it caused the derrick, a crane-like
machine above the rig, to collapse.

At least one person was injured and taken to a hospital for treatment and
five others lost their lives. Emergency responders found 17 people who
had been working on the oil rig, but five were not initially located.
Search and rescue teams were able to find their remains after the rig
cooled down from the fire and the area was deemed stable. The Occupational
Health & Safety Commission (OSHA) will be the lead investigating agency
for this explosion, as it was a workplace accident.

For more information about this devastating incident, you can
click here to visit a full article from CNN.

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fires and explosions on gas rigs and oil stations. While the oil and gas industry is notoriously
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responsibility to abide by federal oil and gas regulations. If they fail,
and an explosion or other accident occurs, they may be held liable in
court for the resulting damages and losses. Companies also have a responsibility
to provide a reasonably safe working environment for employees. Although
the oil and gas industry is known to be dangerous, employers must eliminate
any potential hazards and enforce safety measures to protect the wellbeing
of workers.

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